The estimated price at which a good, service, or asset could be sold under normal market conditions.
example
Der Marktwert der Immobilie ist in den letzten fünf Jahren erheblich gestiegen.
The market value of the property has risen considerably over the last five years.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Marktwert' (market value) is a compound noun made from 'der Markt' (the market) and 'der Wert' (the value). The 's' in between is a linking -s that connects the two words. The meaning is literal: the value that something has on the market.
EXAMPLE
Ein Gutachter soll den Marktwert des Hauses ermitteln.
An appraiser is supposed to determine the market value of the house.
Typical verbs
Common verbs in connection with 'Marktwert' (market value) are: den Marktwert ermitteln or bestimmen (to determine the market value), einen Marktwert haben (to have a market value), and describing changes with der Marktwert steigt or sinkt (the market value rises or falls).
EXAMPLE
Der Marktwert des Unternehmens ist nach den guten Nachrichten stark gestiegen.
The market value of the company rose sharply after the good news.
Typical fields of use
The term 'Marktwert' (market value) is often used in an economic context for real estate, stocks, or entire companies. It is also used in sports to describe a player's financial value.
EXAMPLE
Der Marktwert des Fußballspielers wird auf 50 Millionen Euro geschätzt.
The market value of the soccer player is estimated at 50 million euros.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Marktwert vs Wert
value
'der Wert' and 'der Marktwert' can both mean the financial price of something. 'Wert' is more general: it can refer to the price, but also to other kinds of value. 'Marktwert' is more specific and means the estimated price one could get when selling something under normal conditions. The words can be confused when talking about cars, houses, or other things that can be sold. If you mean the price on the market, 'Marktwert' is more precise.
Marktwert
Der Marktwert der Wohnung ist wegen der guten Lage gestiegen.
The market value of the apartment has risen because of its good location.